2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Santa FE Sport years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport. That ranks 5th out of 6 Santa FE Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (41 complaints, 49%), typically at around 90,088 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 6 fires. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 83owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 41 | 49% | 90,088 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 19% | 62,823 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 11% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 8% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 8% | 35,744 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 8% | 42,418 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 6% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 5% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 4% | 78,650 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 4% | 40,300 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 4% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 32,836 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 700,662 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 40,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outside
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-520. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 205.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outside
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began December 22, 2020. Note: This recall has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-303 and all affected vehicles will now be repaired under 21V-303. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 194.
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Risk: If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires (AQ23002) — opened Nov 17, 2023, still open.
- Loss of Motive Power (DP22003) — opened Sep 12, 2022, closed Dec 12, 2023.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I had my engine replaced on XXX from a Hyundai dealership in [XXX]. About a year and some months I was at the Sansone auto mall on [XXX] in [XXX]. I did have a transmission replaced under warranty XXX at that same dealership. My problem is that every so often I lose acceleration when I step on the…
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The vehicle suffered a severe engine overheating failure that created an immediate fire risk and electrical safety signaling failure. A brand-new replacement engine was installed by an authorized dealership in April 2026 under a goodwill warranty and had only been driven ~ 3,100 miles since…
While I was driving my Theta engine got seized and Hyundai denied extended warranty of power train.
Today while driving to church we started hearing a ping noise ever so often. This just started then . After leaving church to go home the pinging noise got louder than the engine stalled and wouldn't start again. I had to have my car towed to my house. That is where it is now. The tow truck driver…
Other Hyundai Santa FE Sport years
← 2014 Santa FE Sport · 2016 Santa FE Sport →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Santa FE Sport | 323 | 4 |
| 2017 Santa FE Sport | 356 | 3 |
| 2016 Santa FE Sport | 70 | 1 |
| 2015 | 83 | 3 |
| 2014 Santa FE Sport | 164 | 5 |
| 2013 Santa FE Sport | 200 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport?
Owners most often report engine, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 41 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Santa FE Sport model years, the 2015 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.